I hate being right sometimes.

[Gmm243]

I shoot a Charles Lancaster made in the late 1800's. 2.5" chambers with 30" Damascus barrels.
A spring broke on it at the end of last season so it is away getting fixed but I wouldn't be without it for the world. Have shot with it since I was 14 and it just feels right when I raise it.
I don't really pheasant shoot but the odd day that I get to attend it does fine as long as I know my limits. I mainly shoot snipe, ducks and woodcock with it and find that 30gm of 7's or 6's are plenty within sensible ranges.
I also have a Remington auto for shooting steel but totally prefer using the Lancaster.

 

[Sika98k]

Never understand killing sporting hens at the end of the season? Removing the best genes and preserving low birds

I understand what you are saying but frankly released hens are very poor mothers. There may be several hundred birds left on the ground at the end of the season but despite our best efforts at vermin control they add very little to the next season.